Toronto Trails Festival VI: Taking Toronto for a Walk
The Toronto Trails Festival VI has kicked off its sixth year with the greatest series yet of free guided walks. more...
OMA Response to CPSO Draft Policy “Physicians and the Ontario Human Rights Code”
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) thanks the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO) for the opportunity to comment on the CPSO draft policy more...
Doctor Shortage Threatening the Economic Well-Being of our Communities
In an unprecedented move, Ontario's doctors asked municipal leaders at this year's Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference to join in calling on the provincial government to take any measures necessary to ensure every Ontarian has access to a family doctor. more...
Mixed smog messaging confuses patients: Ontario’s Doctors
In light of the weather forecast for this weekend, Ontario’s doctors are concerned that two smog information systems may provide conflicting information to patients. more...
Poverty and Health
The Ontario Physicians Poverty Work Group has prepared a series of articles that provide an overview of the issues related to poverty and health, along with strategies to help mitigate the health effects of poverty in individual patients and communities. more...
Evidence Shows More Doctors Key to Better Health Care
Knowing that a highly trained doctor will be there to care for you when you are sick is a safety net that many of us take for granted. more...
Thousands of Premature Deaths due to Smog
New data released by the OMA shows that air pollution contributes to almost 9,500 premature deaths per year in Ontario. Doctors are urging people to take proper precautions more...
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